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8 Jun 15:22
BRITISH ARMY FIELD TELEPHONE â BOER WAR
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/ secondhand
Indicative market price: R15,000
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Product details
Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Product code
DAM12
Bob Shop ID
150117022
Rare chance to own a Boer War relic
ONCE-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a vintage relic of the Anglo-Boer War (South African War).
This field telephone was a war trophy of a Northern Cape Afrikaner farming family for generations and is only being offered at auction because of dire financial straits. The family wishes to remain anonymous.
An inscription on the telephone states is was made by “The British LM Ericsson MB Co Ltd, Beeston, Notts”. The company’s website says it was part of the renowned Ericsson maker of telephones in Great Britain and Ireland and of its export sales, “the Union of South Africa” was its most important market.”
From website pictures it appears to be a model 390 or MB 200, 210 or 220, differing only in the number of magnets. Pictured in the catalogues of 1897 and 1903, it states: “This instrument is largely used in the British Army.”
While it is not possible to determine the exact model, this field telephone has an additional cable connected to a plug. Otherwise appears identical to the website pictures.
The website says the telephone “is enclosed in a handsome case of polished oak.” This unit has been painted British Army dark green. It measures 30cm x 17cm x 20cm deep and weights 6.4kg.
The wooden case is robust, has a carrying handle and the corners are secured by precisely-made mortise and tenon joints.
Considering the age and use to which it was put, while it has been battered about, it is in a fairly good condition.
Needless to say the telephone does not work and the two dry batteries are missing. While the telephone appears otherwise complete and parts genuine, except for hinge screws, it is not known if any other parts are missing.
This description is given in good faith, although the authenticity cannot be guaranteed.
Courier charges on this item will be R200 (excluding insurance).
